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Norfolk is officially yours. From must-try local restaurants to one-of-a-kind festivals, waterfront activities to inspiring arts and entertainment, we’ve brought together everything you love for a customized vacation experience you won’t soon forget.

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Dining

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Water Sport Rentals

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Marinas

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Fishing

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Brew Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Museums

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Live Music

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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African American History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Golf Courses

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Our Beaches

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking

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ERT – MLK Day of Service 2026

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Secrets of the Sea at Nauticus

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Pub Quiz at Grace O’Malley’s

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A Celebration of Unity & Freedom in Song

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Mondays Are a Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage

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African American Military History at MacArthur Memorial

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Yoga Teacher Training 200hr @ STL

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Images of Occupied Japan at MacArthur Memorial

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Barbells and Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Trivia Theme Nights @ Hank’s

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Wild Kratts Live 2.0

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Opening Reception: Queer’D – Works by Contemporary LGBTQ Graphic Designers

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Thirsty Thursday – Improv Comedy

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CLUBWAKA Cornhole Thursdays at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Game Night with Card Again Games at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Spartacus Fartacus: An Idiotic Journey Through History

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BADFISH- A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME at The NorVa

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CLUB XCX: ICY NIGHTS ❄️

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Live From the Music Room: Artel Carter

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Desperate Measures at the Generic Theater

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Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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EdTalk: Old Ironsides

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Emo Night Karaoke @ The NorVa

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Eric Penn & Friends, Khi Infinite, Bandup Gotti

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Introduction to the World of Watercolor for Youths

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High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week 2026

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Jan282026

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prime * At The Naro*

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Toddler Time

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Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre

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Opening Reception: Samiel Kahn, Ph.D. + Friends

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Collie Buddz @ The NorVa

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Intelligence

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Phil Hanley at Attucks Theatre

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IgNITE: Mad Hatter

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J Dilla Tribute w/ DJ BEE

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The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

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Plot Party! High Octane Improv Comedy!

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The Legwarmers at The NorVa

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J Dilla Tribute w/ DJ BEE

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The Movement @ The NorVa

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Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition

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Low Country Oyster Roast

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Pearloid Album Release, Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, Captive Birds

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Toddler Time

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The Dirty Sketch Show

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Pearloid Album Release, Celler Dwellers, Lopatoskis, Captive Birds

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Wait Until Dark at The Wells Theatre

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Shucked

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

LGBT Norfolk, Virginia

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Your Complete Norfolk, VA Spring Bucket List

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Dog-Friendly Spots in Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk VA Arts and Foodie Getaway

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20 Best Seaside Cities in the U.S. for Fall Getaways

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Trendy Neighborhood Guide- Hampton Roads

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2021 Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

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Weekend Getaway in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but in Virginia, we call…
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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

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City Guide

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Gershwin’s

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Grain

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Elation Brewing

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Elliot’s Fair Grounds

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Hank’s Filling Station

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Handsome Biscuit

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